If you own a home, you probably have a to-do list for all the upcoming tasks and chores you need to accomplish. Be sure to add changing the furnace air filter to your list. Since it’s only done every three months or so, it’s easy to forget about. However, this task is very important. Here are a few consequences of not changing your air filter.
1. Reduced Indoor Air Quality
When your system’s filter gets clogged, it can no longer fulfill its role of keeping the air in your home clean. All of that dirt, dust, and debris then accumulates in your ducts, clogs your heating and cooling system, and eventually makes its way into your lungs. Poor indoor air quality leads to respiratory issues like allergies and asthma.
2. Higher Energy Bills
As the air filter becomes choked with dust, your heating and cooling system has to work harder to push air through it. This puts a strain on the entire system, forcing it to consume more energy. This drives up your energy bills, especially during periods of extreme weather when the unit has to work harder than ever to keep your home comfortable.
3. Eventual Repairs and Replacements
Higher energy bills aren’t the only consequence of a strained heating and cooling system. That additional work causes your system to age more quickly and for parts to wear out more frequently than normal. You’ll notice an uptick in how often you need repairs in addition to how frequently you need to replace the system. A healthy furnace or AC should last between 15-20 years, but dirty air filters can significantly lower their life expectancies.
Atlanta’s Air Quality Experts
Have you changed your air filter lately? If not, there’s no better time than the present. You may want to hire a professional to do a full tune-up. For all of your other heating and cooling needs, you can rely on the technicians at 4 Seasons Heating & Air in Alpharetta, GA. We’ve offered quality maintenance, repairs, and replacements for furnaces and air conditioners throughout North Atlanta for over 40 years.
Call us today to schedule service and learn how we can help you with your home comfort needs.
